Good Morning Everyone! I hope you are enjoying the remainder of the weekend as today’s weather looks promising after the last few days of rain. I’ve been dealing with some pressures and inner demons the past week. I feel bad that I’ve secluded myself from Dabbin Dad. I wanted to post more, but … [Read more...] about Life with PTSD
Veteran Affairs
VA Response to Veterans with PTSD
I came across this interesting page on the VA.gov site. This is the official response to Veterans with PTSD who treat with cannabis. It really shows how the Veteran Affairs truly is unwilling to investigate the truths about cannabis. To the Veteran Affairs, we are only drug addicts, but to me... I see more than 40,000 dedicated veterans, who are not ashamed to admit they … [Read more...] about VA Response to Veterans with PTSD
Veteran Suicide in Philly
I really hate reading about suicide, regardless of the situation, but to hear a Veteran decided to make a life-ending decision at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Philadelphia on Thursday is heart breaking to me. I can relate, I had some dark times. It's easy to say it gets better, but it doesn't feel like that when you're rock bottom. If anyone every wants to talk, I'm … [Read more...] about Veteran Suicide in Philly
VA Appointment
I went to the Veteran Affairs Hospital the other day for my bi-monthly therapy session to talk about my issues and to see how the medication is working. They ignored the fact that I want to start weening off the prescription cocktail they have me on. The stuff knocks me on my face for 5 hours at least, so I have to try to sleep when I can. I work nights and I'm lucky to get 4 … [Read more...] about VA Appointment
In The News – Federal Medical Marijuana?
In this article by the Huffington Post, the author discusses 10 reasons why she feels we will have Federal Medical Marijuana. #6 has me really interested as it related to the Veteran Affairs (VA) and prescribing Medical Marijuana. I would be extremely happy if I could just go to the VA and get my script refilled annually, instead of having to pay the $150 for a doctor to read … [Read more...] about In The News – Federal Medical Marijuana?